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National Taco Day deals: Where to get free tacos today

These deals are sure to shell out.

Wednesday, Oct. 4, has been declared National Taco Day for 2023, and many brands are honoring the big day with some truly spec-taco-lar deals.

Whether your favorite taco is stuffed with beans and cheese or chorizo and lettuce, there is definitely something on the menu that will have you seasoning the moment.

7-Eleven

Some 7-Eleven stores carry items from the Laredo Taco Company — and those that do will be offering $2 beef fajita tacos.

California Tortilla

With any purchase, California Tortilla will offer customers a free taco coupon that will be good in-store while supplies last.

Customers can redeem the coupon from Oct. 5 to 11.

7-Eleven is among the purveyors offering deals on National Taco Day. Getty Images

Chronic Taco

At all Chronic Taco locations on Wednesday, tortilla lovers can celebrate with buy-one-get-one-free on all tacos of equal or lesser value.

However, the deal is only available on their mobile app.

Chuy’s

On National Taco Day, Chuy’s customers who are dining in will be offered a crispy beef taco for $1, as well as shots of top-shelf tequila for $5 and $1 floaters on top of your favorite margarita.

Many restaurants will be offering deals to mark the holiday. Getty Images

Del Taco

In queso you didn’t know, in honor of the grand holiday, the popular chain Del Taco will be offering a bundle of five snack tacos for $3 total.

But don’t fret if you think you’ll have to miss out — the same deal will be available every Wednesday during the month of October.

The fast-food eatery will also be doing a deal on their grilled chicken-stuffed quesadilla tacos, where two will only be $4, from Oct. 5. through Nov. 8.

Some spots will offer two-for-one deals. Getty Images

El Pollo Loco

If you buy any two tacos on Wednesday, you can get the third one free at El Pollo Loco. However, the deal is only available for their Loco Rewards members — but valid online, in-store and on their app.

Jack in the Box

Chains like Jack in the Box will be getting in on the fun, too. Getty Images

Although Jack in the Box doesn’t have a specific deal tied to National Taco Day, they’re offering two of their Angry Monster Tacos, full of melted American cheese, shredded lettuce and taco sauce, for only 99 cents on Wednesday.

The tacos themselves will be available through Nov. 20.

Long John Silver’s

Long John Silver’s fans can get a free taco with any combo, meal or platter purchase on Wednesday.

The offer is only available for in-person orders at select locations only.

Qdoba

Qdoba fans will earn twice the points on the app with any purchase on Wednesday.

National Taco Day lands on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Getty Images/iStockphoto

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Moe’s is doing something a bit different in honor of the holiday.

Available on Oct. 4, Moe’s is teaming up with Eggo to release a limited-time Eggo Taco. Available beginning at 10:30 a.m., the creation will feature Moe’s adobo chicken topped with bacon, shredded cheese and chipotle ranch dressing, served on a fried Eggo waffle acting as the taco shell.

On Wednesday, customers can get the Eggo Taco for free with the in-store purchase of any entrée.

Some restaurants are even offering drink deals. Getty Images/iStockphoto

On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

Fans of On the Border are in for a huge treat on National Taco Day.

The restaurant will be offering an order of their classic tacos, like the seasoned ground beef tacos, for $2, plus premium tacos for $4.

And, if you’re feeling thirsty, customers can also score a $3 ice-cold bottled beer at participating locations.

Taco Bell

Of course, there will be some deals happening at the classic Taco Bell. Gado via Getty Images
Many of these deals are only available on restaurant apps. REUTERS

Let’s Taco ’bout Taco Bell — the favorite fast food chain is once again introducing its Taco Lovers Pass, which costs $10 and is available through Wednesday on their app.

Customers will be able to redeem one of seven different tacos per day for the next 30 days.